Hard Candy Lollipops from Germany
Solid, boiled sugar candies on sticks, flavored with fruit or mint essences and molded into shapes. Falls under HTS 1704.90.52.00 for non-cocoa sugar confectionery imported under General Note 15 textile and apparel provisions, though typically applied via sugar quotas. Primarily composed of sugar syrup cooked to hard crack stage.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm entry aligns with GN15 quota allocations by country; provide polarization certificates for sugar content
• Avoid molasses residues to stay out of raw sugar headings
• Label allergens like artificial colors clearly for FDA import alerts